Welcome to the new and restored urban natural habitat of Holon, the winter ponds.
Until 2022 there was a parking lot here, while the remains of a winter pond were neglected.
This is a re-wilding project - claiming back a site to nature. The city together with ecology and landscape experts built a system of collecting rainfall from the roads and into the newly dug ponds. Native plants were reintroduced. And animals will follow.
It will take time for everything to grow and develop.
I spotted few water birds already, including this first family.
The place has drinking water available, and shaded sitting areas.
Cache with light blue lid is easily reached. Don't put it back too deep, but it should be completely hidden behind the stone.